On Monday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that strict measures would be taken against those responsible for the recent building collapse in Satya Niketan, which resulted in the deaths of seven individuals. Gupta emphasized that anyone found guilty will face consequences, stating, “anyone found guilty or responsible will not be spared.” The incident has raised significant concerns regarding building safety regulations in the area.
The owner, Hariram Bansal, was arrested by Delhi Police in Rajasthan’s Bhiwadi on Monday. Gupta visited the collapse site on Monday morning to take stock of the rescue and relief operations. “The building owner has been arrested. The action came a day after the five-storey building, known as ‘Hostel Daze’, collapsed in Satya Niketan, killing seven people. His arrest came hours after police issued a Look Out Circular following the collapse. After inspecting the site, she assured that action would be taken against officials found guilty of negligence or failing to carry out their duties.
The building was being used as a boys’ paying guest accommodation and housed several students when it came down at around 1.30 pm on Sunday, police said. A police official said 10 teams had been formed to trace and apprehend Bansal after the look-out notice was issued.
In a message on X, Gupta said, “MCD Deputy Commissioner, Executive Engineer, Superintending Engineer, Assistant Engineer and Junior Engineer have been suspended with immediate effect following the tragic Satya Niketan incident. Gupta said the owner of the collapsed building had been arrested and that authorities had ordered the immediate sealing of buildings across Delhi with unauthorised fifth floors. Immediate sealing of buildings with unauthorised fifth floors has been ordered across Delhi,” she said.
